The Missouri Coalition for the Environment recently sent a letter to the EPA Region 7 Administrator, Meg McCollister, to inform them of the recent actions of the Missouri Legislature that are inhibiting the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) from enforcing environmental laws. We believe these barriers to enforcement are also a violation of the…
Read MoreMedia Release: Missouri Farmers and Environmental Advocates Plea with Congress for Crop Insurance Reform
MEDIA CONTACT Melissa VatterottPolicy Directormvatterott@moenvironment.org314-581-0561 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Missouri Farmers and Environmental Advocates Plea with Congress for Crop Insurance Reform Missouri Farmers are begging Congress to hear their cry over the noise of special interest groups: crop insurance isn’t working for them. Farmers in Missouri and beyond are eager to make their voices heard as…
Read MoreAction Needed on MCE’s Priority Issues in the Missouri Legislature
Below is an overview of the priority issues MCE is working on in the Missouri Legislature this session. Phone calls to your legislators is an effective tool to attract attention to issues you care about. Contact your Missouri legislators to let them know you want them to take action. Find your legislators and their phone…
Read MoreRemembering David Lobbig
With sorrow, we are reporting to you the passing of our longtime friend and supporter, David Lobbig, on January 1, 2023. David always made time for people and for conversation, both in person and via email. He was known for being patient, attentive, thoughtful, thorough, and an eloquent communicator. David was a board member of…
Read More2023 Missouri Legislature Bill Tracker
View the bills MCE is tracking during the 2023 Missouri Legislative Session below, including links to the official bill texts, a description of the bills, our position, and background information. We will be updating the spreadsheet daily to reflect any movement of these bills through the legislative process. If you see that a hearing is…
Read MoreFactory Farm Biogas is Not Safe, Clean, or Affordable
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations have been threatening the health, environment, and local economies of Missouri for decades and now the agriculture industry is seeking bolster CAFOs’ presence in US agriculture even more with the promotion of Factory Farm Biogas. We’ve seen factory farm biogas operations propped up in Missouri- specifically thanks to a St. Louis-based…
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